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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Birla Open Minds International School
- City
- Ganderbal
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹7.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Birla Open Minds International School requires a Principal in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Birla Open Minds International School in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹7.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Birla Open Minds International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Where exactly is Birla Open Minds International School located?
The school is in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Birla Open Minds International School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 16
- Staff
- 11
Birla Open Minds International School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 16 students with a teaching and support team of about 11. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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